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It doesn't make any difference to the OP as he is current on a dependant visa and time spent under the dependant visa will NOT be counted when applying for ILR on his / her own after 5yrs of Legal stay...netacct wrote:Yes, it is true. Think twice before switching form HSMP to WP.
WP to HSMP is OK.
Rules are changing every fortnight. Who knows HO might change ILR (PR) rule again.
If you have choice simply say NO and continue on HSMP.
If it becomes impossible that you wont qualify for HSMP then it would make sense.
However, it will make a difference when the main HSMP holder applies for ILR. Dependants may be included, but non-dependants may not (194-199).olisun wrote:It doesn't make any difference to the OP as he is current on a dependant visa and time spent under the dependant visa will NOT be counted when applying for ILR on his / her own after 5yrs of Legal stay...
The only reason a dependant would switch to a work permit or HSMP in his/her own right is if it is feared that the main HSMP/Work permit holder will not be able to have an extension before 5 years period.venusvixem wrote:I am on HSMP dependant visa and my employer offered to get me work permit valid for 5 years. The lawyer said that this would mean that my countdown in UK will start again and the 2 years I have already spent won't be counted if I have to apply for leave to remain or citizenship. Is this true?
Is switching to work permit a good option?